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The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Sankt Gallen

Showing times and prices for Aug 03

Cheapest price

€22

Average price

€36

Fastest journey

1 h 57 m

Average duration

1 h 58 m

Trains per day

104

Distance

136 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Sankt Gallen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Basel to Sankt Gallen will cost around €36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Basel to Sankt Gallen without transferring at least once.

ICE 275 | 275 · IR 13 3265 | 3265 · S 21 2119 | 2119
10:07 AM2h20
Basel SBB
12:27 PMSt. Gallen Güterbahnhof
€221One-way
2 transfers
IR 37 2267 | 2267 · IC 5 517 | 517 · S 22 4127 | 4127
10:43 AM2h29
Basel SBB
1:12 PMSt. Gallen Güterbahnhof
€221One-way
2 transfers
IC 3 553 | 553 · RJX 13479 | 13479 · B 11 | 11060
9:33 AM2h29
Basel SBB
12:02 PMSankt Gallen
€221One-way
2 transfers
IR 37 2265 | 2265 · IC 5 515 | 515
9:43 AM2h19
Basel SBB
12:02 PMSt. Gallen
€221One-way
1 transfer
IR 37 2267 | 2267 · IC 5 517 | 517 · S 22 4127 | 4127
10:43 AM2h29
Basel SBB
1:12 PMSt. Gallen Güterbahnhof
€221One-way
2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Basel to Sankt Gallen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Sankt Gallen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €38.

Distance: 136 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus
€49 Average price	€20 Average price Cheapest
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Basel to Sankt Gallen train times

The table below shows live departures for Basel to Sankt Gallen trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
IC 3 763 \| 763 · IR 13 3261 \| 3261 · B 180 18017 \| 18017 · S 21 2100 \| 2100	8:07 AM Basel SBB	2h40	10:47 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	3 transfers
IC 3 763 \| 763 · IR 13 3261 \| 3261	8:07 AM Basel SBB	2h15	10:22 AM St. Gallen	1 transfer
IC 3 763 \| 763 · IR 13 3261 \| 3261 · B 11 \| 11040	8:07 AM Basel SBB	2h25	10:32 AM Sankt Gallen	2 transfers
IC 3 563 \| 563 · EC 99 \| 99 · B 6 \| 6185	8:33 AM Basel SBB	2h15	10:48 AM St. Gallen, Mühlegg	2 transfers
IC 3 563 \| 563 · EC 99 \| 99 · S 21 2105 \| 2105	8:33 AM Basel SBB	2h20	10:53 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
IC 3 563 \| 563 · EC 99 \| 99	8:33 AM Basel SBB	1h57	10:30 AM St. Gallen	1 transfer
IC 3 563 \| 563 · EC 99 \| 99 · B 11 \| 11046	8:33 AM Basel SBB	2h29	11:02 AM Sankt Gallen	2 transfers
IR 37 2263 \| 2263 · IC 5 513 \| 513 · S 21 2109 \| 2109	8:43 AM Basel SBB	2h40	11:23 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
IR 37 2263 \| 2263 · IC 5 513 \| 513 · S 21 2109 \| 2109	8:43 AM Basel SBB	2h40	11:23 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
IR 37 2263 \| 2263 · IC 5 513 \| 513	8:43 AM Basel SBB	2h19	11:02 AM St. Gallen	1 transfer
IR 37 2263 \| 2263 · IC 5 513 \| 513	8:43 AM Basel SBB	2h19	11:02 AM St. Gallen	1 transfer
IR 37 2263 \| 2263 · IC 5 513 \| 513 · B 6 \| 6205	8:43 AM Basel SBB	2h35	11:18 AM St. Gallen, Mühlegg	2 transfers
IR 37 2263 \| 2263 · IC 5 513 \| 513 · B 6 \| 6205	8:43 AM Basel SBB	2h35	11:18 AM St. Gallen, Mühlegg	2 transfers
ICE 273 \| 273 · IR 13 3263 \| 3263	9:07 AM Basel SBB	2h15	11:22 AM St. Gallen	1 transfer
ICE 273 \| 273 · IR 13 3263 \| 3263 · B 11 \| 11052	9:07 AM Basel SBB	2h25	11:32 AM Sankt Gallen	2 transfers
IC 3 553 \| 553 · RJX 13479 \| 13479 · S 22 4111 \| 4111	9:33 AM Basel SBB	2h09	11:42 AM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
IC 3 553 \| 553 · RJX 13479 \| 13479 · B 11 \| 11060	9:33 AM Basel SBB	2h29	12:02 PM Sankt Gallen	2 transfers
IC 3 553 \| 553 · RJX 13479 \| 13479 · B 6 \| 6221	9:33 AM Basel SBB	2h15	11:48 AM St. Gallen, Mühlegg	2 transfers
IC 3 553 \| 553 · RJX 13479 \| 13479	9:33 AM Basel SBB	2h01	11:34 AM St. Gallen	1 transfer
IR 37 2265 \| 2265 · IC 5 515 \| 515	9:43 AM Basel SBB	2h19	12:02 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
IR 37 2265 \| 2265 · IC 5 515 \| 515 · S 22 4117 \| 4117	9:43 AM Basel SBB	2h29	12:12 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
IR 37 2265 \| 2265 · IC 5 515 \| 515	9:43 AM Basel SBB	2h19	12:02 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
IR 37 2265 \| 2265 · IC 5 515 \| 515 · B 6 \| 6237	9:43 AM Basel SBB	2h35	12:18 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg	2 transfers
IR 37 2265 \| 2265 · IC 5 515 \| 515 · S 22 4117 \| 4117	9:43 AM Basel SBB	2h29	12:12 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
IR 37 2265 \| 2265 · IC 5 515 \| 515 · B 6 \| 6237	9:43 AM Basel SBB	2h35	12:18 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg	2 transfers
ICE 275 \| 275 · IR 13 3265 \| 3265 · S 21 2119 \| 2119	10:07 AM Basel SBB	2h20	12:27 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
ICE 275 \| 275 · IR 13 3265 \| 3265	10:07 AM Basel SBB	2h15	12:22 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
ICE 275 \| 275 · IR 13 3265 \| 3265 · B 11 \| 11066	10:07 AM Basel SBB	2h25	12:32 PM Sankt Gallen	2 transfers
TGV 9203 \| 9203 · EC 191 \| 191	10:33 AM Basel SBB	1h57	12:30 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
TGV 9203 \| 9203 · EC 191 \| 191 · S 22 4121 \| 4121	10:33 AM Basel SBB	2h09	12:42 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
TGV 9203 \| 9203 · EC 191 \| 191 · B 6 \| 6253	10:33 AM Basel SBB	2h15	12:48 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg	2 transfers
TGV 9203 \| 9203 · EC 191 \| 191 · B 11 \| 11072	10:33 AM Basel SBB	2h29	1:02 PM Sankt Gallen	2 transfers
IR 37 2267 \| 2267 · IC 5 517 \| 517 · S 22 4127 \| 4127	10:43 AM Basel SBB	2h29	1:12 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
IR 37 2267 \| 2267 · IC 5 517 \| 517 · S 22 4127 \| 4127	10:43 AM Basel SBB	2h29	1:12 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
IR 37 2267 \| 2267 · IC 5 517 \| 517 · B 6 \| 6273	10:43 AM Basel SBB	2h35	1:18 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg	2 transfers
IR 37 2267 \| 2267 · IC 5 517 \| 517	10:43 AM Basel SBB	2h19	1:02 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
IR 37 2267 \| 2267 · IC 5 517 \| 517	10:43 AM Basel SBB	2h19	1:02 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
IR 37 2267 \| 2267 · IC 5 517 \| 517 · B 6 \| 6273	10:43 AM Basel SBB	2h35	1:18 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg	2 transfers
EC 151 \| 151 · IR 13 3267 \| 3267	11:07 AM Basel SBB	2h15	1:22 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
EC 151 \| 151 · IR 13 3267 \| 3267 · S 21 2129 \| 2129	11:07 AM Basel SBB	2h20	1:27 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
EC 151 \| 151 · IR 13 3267 \| 3267 · B 11 \| 11080	11:07 AM Basel SBB	2h25	1:32 PM Sankt Gallen	2 transfers
IC 3 569 \| 569 · IC 5 1519 \| 1519	11:33 AM Basel SBB	1h59	1:32 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
IC 3 569 \| 569 · IC 5 1519 \| 1519 · S 22 4131 \| 4131	11:33 AM Basel SBB	2h09	1:42 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
IC 3 569 \| 569 · IC 5 1519 \| 1519 · B 11 \| 11084	11:33 AM Basel SBB	2h29	2:02 PM Sankt Gallen	2 transfers
IC 3 569 \| 569 · IC 5 1519 \| 1519 · B 6 \| 6289	11:33 AM Basel SBB	2h15	1:48 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg	2 transfers
IR 37 2269 \| 2269 · IC 5 519 \| 519	11:43 AM Basel SBB	2h19	2:02 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
IR 37 2269 \| 2269 · IC 5 519 \| 519	11:43 AM Basel SBB	2h19	2:02 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
IR 37 2269 \| 2269 · IC 5 519 \| 519 · B 6 \| 6305	11:43 AM Basel SBB	2h35	2:18 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg	2 transfers
IR 37 2269 \| 2269 · IC 5 519 \| 519 · B 6 \| 6305	11:43 AM Basel SBB	2h35	2:18 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg	2 transfers
ICE 277 \| 277 · IR 13 3269 \| 3269 · S 21 2139 \| 2139	12:07 PM Basel SBB	2h20	2:27 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
ICE 277 \| 277 · IR 13 3269 \| 3269	12:07 PM Basel SBB	2h15	2:22 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
ICE 277 \| 277 · IR 13 3269 \| 3269 · B 11 \| 11088	12:07 PM Basel SBB	2h25	2:32 PM Sankt Gallen	2 transfers
IC 3 591 \| 591 · IC 1 717 \| 717 · S 21 2145 \| 2145	12:33 PM Basel SBB	2h24	2:57 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
IC 3 591 \| 591 · IC 1 717 \| 717	12:33 PM Basel SBB	2h19	2:52 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
IC 3 591 \| 591 · IC 1 717 \| 717 · B 11 \| 11094	12:33 PM Basel SBB	2h29	3:02 PM Sankt Gallen	2 transfers
IR 37 2271 \| 2271 · IC 5 521 \| 521	12:43 PM Basel SBB	2h19	3:02 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
IR 37 2271 \| 2271 · IC 5 521 \| 521	12:43 PM Basel SBB	2h19	3:02 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
IR 37 2271 \| 2271 · IC 5 521 \| 521 · B 6 \| 6339	12:43 PM Basel SBB	2h35	3:18 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg	2 transfers
IR 37 2271 \| 2271 · IC 5 521 \| 521 · B 6 \| 6339	12:43 PM Basel SBB	2h35	3:18 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg	2 transfers
IC 3 795 \| 795 · IR 13 3271 \| 3271 · S 21 2149 \| 2149	1:07 PM Basel SBB	2h20	3:27 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
IC 3 795 \| 795 · IR 13 3271 \| 3271	1:07 PM Basel SBB	2h15	3:22 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
IC 3 795 \| 795 · IR 13 3271 \| 3271 · B 11 \| 11100	1:07 PM Basel SBB	2h25	3:32 PM Sankt Gallen	2 transfers
TGV 9211 \| 9211 · RJX 13483 \| 13483 · S 21 2155 \| 2155	1:33 PM Basel SBB	2h24	3:57 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
TGV 9211 \| 9211 · RJX 13483 \| 13483	1:33 PM Basel SBB	2h01	3:34 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
TGV 9211 \| 9211 · RJX 13483 \| 13483 · B 6 \| 6357	1:33 PM Basel SBB	2h15	3:48 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg	2 transfers
TGV 9211 \| 9211 · RJX 13483 \| 13483 · B 11 \| 11106	1:33 PM Basel SBB	2h29	4:02 PM Sankt Gallen	2 transfers
IR 37 2273 \| 2273 · IC 5 523 \| 523 · S 22 4157 \| 4157	1:43 PM Basel SBB	2h29	4:12 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
IR 37 2273 \| 2273 · IC 5 523 \| 523 · S 22 4157 \| 4157	1:43 PM Basel SBB	2h29	4:12 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
IR 37 2273 \| 2273 · IC 5 523 \| 523	1:43 PM Basel SBB	2h19	4:02 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
IR 37 2273 \| 2273 · IC 5 523 \| 523	1:43 PM Basel SBB	2h19	4:02 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
IR 37 2273 \| 2273 · IC 5 523 \| 523 · B 6 \| 6373	1:43 PM Basel SBB	2h35	4:18 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg	2 transfers
IR 37 2273 \| 2273 · IC 5 523 \| 523 · B 6 \| 6373	1:43 PM Basel SBB	2h35	4:18 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg	2 transfers
IC 3 775 \| 775 · IR 13 3273 \| 3273 · S 21 2159 \| 2159	2:07 PM Basel SBB	2h20	4:27 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
IC 3 775 \| 775 · IR 13 3273 \| 3273	2:07 PM Basel SBB	2h15	4:22 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
IC 3 775 \| 775 · IR 13 3273 \| 3273 · B 11 \| 11116	2:07 PM Basel SBB	2h25	4:32 PM Sankt Gallen	2 transfers
IC 3 575 \| 575 · EC 195 \| 195 · S 22 4161 \| 4161	2:33 PM Basel SBB	2h09	4:42 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
IC 3 575 \| 575 · EC 195 \| 195	2:33 PM Basel SBB	1h57	4:30 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
IC 3 575 \| 575 · EC 195 \| 195 · B 6 \| 6389	2:33 PM Basel SBB	2h15	4:48 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg	2 transfers
IC 3 575 \| 575 · EC 195 \| 195 · B 11 \| 11120	2:33 PM Basel SBB	2h29	5:02 PM Sankt Gallen	2 transfers
IR 37 2275 \| 2275 · IC 5 525 \| 525 · S 22 4167 \| 4167	2:43 PM Basel SBB	2h29	5:12 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
IR 37 2275 \| 2275 · IC 5 525 \| 525 · S 22 4167 \| 4167	2:43 PM Basel SBB	2h29	5:12 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
IR 37 2275 \| 2275 · IC 5 525 \| 525	2:43 PM Basel SBB	2h19	5:02 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
IR 37 2275 \| 2275 · IC 5 525 \| 525	2:43 PM Basel SBB	2h19	5:02 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
IR 37 2275 \| 2275 · IC 5 525 \| 525 · B 6 \| 6407	2:43 PM Basel SBB	2h35	5:18 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg	2 transfers
IR 37 2275 \| 2275 · IC 5 525 \| 525 · B 6 \| 6407	2:43 PM Basel SBB	2h35	5:18 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg	2 transfers
ICE 105 \| 105 · IR 13 3275 \| 3275 · S 21 2169 \| 2169	3:07 PM Basel SBB	2h20	5:27 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
ICE 105 \| 105 · IR 13 3275 \| 3275	3:07 PM Basel SBB	2h15	5:22 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
ICE 105 \| 105 · IR 13 3275 \| 3275 · B 11 \| 11126	3:07 PM Basel SBB	2h25	5:32 PM Sankt Gallen	2 transfers
TGV 9213 \| 9213 · IC 5 1527 \| 1527 · S 22 4171 \| 4171	3:33 PM Basel SBB	2h09	5:42 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
TGV 9213 \| 9213 · IC 5 1527 \| 1527	3:33 PM Basel SBB	1h59	5:32 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
TGV 9213 \| 9213 · IC 5 1527 \| 1527 · B 6 \| 6423	3:33 PM Basel SBB	2h15	5:48 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg	2 transfers
TGV 9213 \| 9213 · IC 5 1527 \| 1527 · B 11 \| 11132	3:33 PM Basel SBB	2h29	6:02 PM Sankt Gallen	2 transfers
IR 37 2277 \| 2277 · IC 5 527 \| 527 · S 22 4177 \| 4177	3:43 PM Basel SBB	2h29	6:12 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
IR 37 2277 \| 2277 · IC 5 527 \| 527 · S 22 4177 \| 4177	3:43 PM Basel SBB	2h29	6:12 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
IR 37 2277 \| 2277 · IC 5 527 \| 527	3:43 PM Basel SBB	2h19	6:02 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
IR 37 2277 \| 2277 · IC 5 527 \| 527	3:43 PM Basel SBB	2h19	6:02 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
IR 37 2277 \| 2277 · IC 5 527 \| 527 · B 6 \| 6441	3:43 PM Basel SBB	2h35	6:18 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg	2 transfers
IR 37 2277 \| 2277 · IC 5 527 \| 527 · B 6 \| 6441	3:43 PM Basel SBB	2h35	6:18 PM St. Gallen, Mühlegg	2 transfers
IC 3 779 \| 779 · IR 13 3277 \| 3277 · S 21 2179 \| 2179	4:07 PM Basel SBB	2h20	6:27 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
IC 3 779 \| 779 · IR 13 3277 \| 3277	4:07 PM Basel SBB	2h15	6:22 PM St. Gallen	1 transfer
IC 3 579 \| 579 · EC 197 \| 197 · S 22 4181 \| 4181	4:33 PM Basel SBB	2h09	6:42 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
IR 37 2279 \| 2279 · IC 5 529 \| 529 · S 22 4187 \| 4187	4:43 PM Basel SBB	2h29	7:12 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
IR 37 2279 \| 2279 · IC 5 529 \| 529 · S 22 4187 \| 4187	4:43 PM Basel SBB	2h29	7:12 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
IC 3 781 \| 781 · IR 13 3279 \| 3279 · S 21 2189 \| 2189	5:07 PM Basel SBB	2h20	7:27 PM St. Gallen Güterbahnhof	2 transfers
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Overview: Train from Basel to Sankt Gallen

Switzerland

Trains from Basel to Sankt Gallen run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €38 but you can travel from only €7 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 136 km distance in 1h 59m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €7

Distance

136 km

Average train duration

2h 8m

Cheapest ticket price

€38

Trains per day

Fastest train

1h 59m

First train

12:05 AM

Last train

11:51 PM

Cheapest Month

Aug

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Jan - Mar

Low Season

Oct - Dec

Busiest Day

Wed

Least Busy Day

Sun

Best time to book

14 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €7

Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Basel to Sankt Gallen trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Basel and Sankt Gallen from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

About

SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 59m

Cheapest Price

€38

SBB frequency

19 a day

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service

Seat reservation

Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

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Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 59m

Cheapest Price

€105

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency

25 a day

FAQs: Trains from Basel to Sankt Gallen

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Sankt Gallen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sankt Gallen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Cheap train tickets from Basel to Sankt Gallen can start from as little as €38 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Basel to Sankt Gallen is €49; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Basel to Sankt Gallen is 1h 59m to travel the 136 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest train from Basel to Sankt Gallen leaves at 12:05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Basel to Sankt Gallen leaves at 11:51 PM.

There are 19 trains a day from Basel to Sankt Gallen which require at least one change with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Basel to Sankt Gallen, you can count on SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) for the best way to get you to Sankt Gallen. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Basel and Sankt Gallen and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

A day trip to Sankt Gallen from Basel is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 59m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Basel to Sankt Gallen is August.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Basel and Sankt Gallen including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Basel to Sankt Gallen

Most Basel to Sankt Gallen trains use the Basel SBB to St. Gallen station pair, with some services arriving at St. Gallen Güterbahnhof. Use this guide to compare Basel and Sankt Gallen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Basel

Arrival train stations in Sankt Gallen

Which Basel station do trains to Sankt Gallen leave from?

Trains from Basel to Sankt Gallen leave from Basel SBB. The station is 2 km from Basel city centre at Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland.

Basel SBBCentralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland+41 51 221 22 22 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Basel SBB from Basel city centre

Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainTer · 5m · €1 · every ~2 min

Bus50 · 4m · €2 · every ~15 min

Tram11 · 5m · €2

1, 3, 2 · 7m · €2 · every ~25 min

Basel SBB train station facilities and services

Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.

Basel Bad BhfSchwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland+41 61 690 13 13 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Basel Bad Bhf from Basel city centre

Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus30 · 11m · €3 · every ~18 min

Tram6, 1, 2 · 19m · €3 · every ~20 min

Basel Bad Bhf train station facilities and services

Basel Bad Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.

Basel, Brausebad

City-centre transport

Getting to Basel, Brausebad from Basel city centre

Tram1, 2, 3 · 6m · €2 · every ~25 min

Basel St Johann4056 Basel, Switzerland Parking

City-centre transport

Getting to Basel St Johann from Basel city centre

Basel St Johann is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus50 · 8m · €2 · every ~15 min

Tram1, 21, 3, 6, 8, 6457, 8190, 8280, 8298, 8312 · 5m · €2 · every ~15 min

Basel St Johann train station facilities and services

Basel St Johann has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Basel St Johann.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Basel St Johann.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Basel St Johann: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Basel St Johann: Bike Parking.

Which Sankt Gallen station do trains from Basel arrive at?

Trains from Basel to Sankt Gallen most often arrive at St. Gallen. Some services arrive at St. Gallen Güterbahnhof, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Sankt Gallen arrival station.

St. GallenBahnhofplatz, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland+41 51 220 11 11 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to St. Gallen from Sankt Gallen city centre

TrainS21, S22 · 6m · every ~6 min

Bus5, 9 · 2m · every ~19 min

200, 211, N24, 121 · 6m · €2

St. Gallen train station facilities and services

St. Gallen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Lagerhaus, Restaurant Marktplatz

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at St. Gallen. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at St. Gallen. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at St. Gallen: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at St. Gallen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at St. Gallen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Walhalla, Hotel Metropol, Hotel Dom.

St. Gallen Güterbahnhof9000 St Gallen, Switzerland Parking

City-centre transport

Getting to St. Gallen Güterbahnhof from Sankt Gallen city centre

St. Gallen Güterbahnhof is 1 km from Sankt Gallen city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS21, S22 · 1m · every ~6 min

St. Gallen Güterbahnhof train station facilities and services

St. Gallen Güterbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at St. Gallen Güterbahnhof.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at St. Gallen Güterbahnhof.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at St. Gallen Güterbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at St. Gallen Güterbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at St. Gallen Güterbahnhof.

St. Gallen, Mühlegg

City-centre transport

Getting to St. Gallen, Mühlegg from Sankt Gallen city centre

Bus6 · 4m · every ~11 min

N6 · 4m · €2

St. Gallen St. Fiden9000 St Gallen, Switzerland Parking

City-centre transport

Getting to St. Gallen St. Fiden from Sankt Gallen city centre

St. Gallen St. Fiden is 1 km from Sankt Gallen city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS1, Sn22, S2, S5, Sn72, S82 · 3m · €12 · every ~8 min

Bus6 · 6m · every ~10 min

151 · 19m

St. Gallen St. Fiden train station facilities and services

St. Gallen St. Fiden has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at St. Gallen St. Fiden.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at St. Gallen St. Fiden.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at St. Gallen St. Fiden: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at St. Gallen St. Fiden: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at St. Gallen St. Fiden.

St. Gallen Winkeln9015 St Gallen, Switzerland Parking

City-centre transport

Getting to St. Gallen Winkeln from Sankt Gallen city centre

St. Gallen Winkeln is 5 km from Sankt Gallen city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS1, S5, Sn21, Re13, Sn22 · 5m · €3 · every ~6 min

Bus1 · 16m · every ~10 min

1 · 18m · every ~10 min

151 · 20m · every ~10 min

St. Gallen Winkeln train station facilities and services

St. Gallen Winkeln has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at St. Gallen Winkeln.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at St. Gallen Winkeln.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at St. Gallen Winkeln: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at St. Gallen Winkeln: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at St. Gallen Winkeln.

Schwarzer Bären9011 St Gallen, Switzerland Dining

City-centre transport

Getting to Schwarzer Bären from Sankt Gallen city centre

Schwarzer Bären is 3 km from Sankt Gallen city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS21, S22 · 8m · every ~6 min

S21, S22 · 10m · every ~6 min

BusB21 · 7m

Schwarzer Bären train station facilities and services

Schwarzer Bären has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Schwarzer Bären.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Schwarzer Bären.

St. Gallen Bruggen9014 St Gallen, Switzerland Parking

City-centre transport

Getting to St. Gallen Bruggen from Sankt Gallen city centre

St. Gallen Bruggen is 3 km from Sankt Gallen city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus151 · 8m

151 · 9m

8 · 14m · every ~6 min

St. Gallen Bruggen train station facilities and services

St. Gallen Bruggen has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at St. Gallen Bruggen.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at St. Gallen Bruggen.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at St. Gallen Bruggen: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at St. Gallen Bruggen: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at St. Gallen Bruggen.

St. Gallen Haggen9014 St Gallen, Switzerland Parking

City-centre transport

Getting to St. Gallen Haggen from Sankt Gallen city centre

St. Gallen Haggen is 3 km from Sankt Gallen city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS81, S4 · 4m · €6 · every ~5 min

Bus7, 8 · 8m · every ~13 min

2, 7, 8 · 11m · €13 · every ~23 min

St. Gallen Haggen train station facilities and services

St. Gallen Haggen has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at St. Gallen Haggen.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at St. Gallen Haggen.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at St. Gallen Haggen: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at St. Gallen Haggen: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at St. Gallen Haggen.

St. Gallen Marktplatz9000 St Gallen, Switzerland Accessibility

City-centre transport

Getting to St. Gallen Marktplatz from Sankt Gallen city centre

Bus5 · 9m · every ~10 min

B21 · 17m

St. Gallen Marktplatz train station facilities and services

St. Gallen Marktplatz has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at St. Gallen Marktplatz.

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